BUSTLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUSTLES
An excited activity; a stir.
A cover to protect and hide the back panel of a computer or other office machine.
A frame worn underneath a woman's skirt, typically only protruding from the rear as opposed to the earlier more circular hoops.
To move busily and energetically with fussiness (often followed by about).
"The commuters bustled about inside the train station."
To teem or abound (usually followed by with); to exhibit an energetic and active abundance (of a thing).
"The train station was bustling with commuters."
Examples of BUSTLES in a Sentence
- "The commuters bustled about inside the train station."
- "The train station was bustling with commuters."
Word Details
Is BUSTLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUSTLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BUSTLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for BUSTLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | s | t | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUSTLES
100 words from the letters in BUSTLES
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How to Use BUSTLES in Word Games
BUSTLES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BUSTLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUSTLES to find 100 additional valid words.